Towns & cities · South West England
Compton Bishop
Compton Bishop — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Compton Bishop is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 581 people. Address: BS26. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Somerset, UK". Coordinates: 51.2950°, -2.8690°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Compton Bishop is a small village and civil parish, at the western end of the Mendip Hills in the English county of Somerset. It is located close to the historic town of Axbridge. Along with the village of Cross and the hamlets of Rackley and Webbington it forms the parish of Compton Bishop and Cross.
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Background
History
It was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Comtone. It was the property of Giso, Bishop of Wells. The parish was part of the Winterstoke Hundred. The current manor house is a Grade II listed building and was built in the early 17th century. The parish includes the hamlet of Rackley which was a trading port on the River Axe in the Middle Ages following construction of a wharf in 1200. It now north of the River Axe as the course has been diverted, but on the Cheddar Yeo near the confluence. In 1324 Edward II confirmed it as a borough; however, by the end of the 14th century the port was in decline. In the 14th century a French ship sailed up the river and by 1388 Thomas Tanner from Wells…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2950, -2.8690
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Compton Bishop
- Postcode
- BS26
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Population
- 581
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1843856 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Compton Bishop (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Compton Bishop Mendips.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Andrew, Compton Bishop
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Picken's Hole
Caves · 0.5 km
Denny's Hole
Caves · 0.5 km
Sandy Hole
Caves · 0.6 km
Crook Peak
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Crook Peak
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Barton Cave
Caves · 0.9 km
Coral Cave
Caves · 1.2 km
Wavering Down
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
White Cliff Cave
Caves · 1.4 km
Webbington Farm
Museums · 1.6 km
Watersmeet farm campsite
Campsites · 1.9 km
Compton Bishop is a village located in South West England with a population of 581. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 581
- Constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Compton Bishop
43 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Compton Bishop →
📷 5📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Andrew, Compton Bishop
Church of St Andrew, Compton Bishop — Grade I listed church in Compton Bishop, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Christopher, Lympsham
Church of St Christopher, Lympsham — church in Lympsham, Somerset, England, UK.
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📷 4Theme parks · South West England
Brean Theme Park
Somerset's seafront family theme park at Brean Sands, free entry.
📷 3Beaches · South West England
Brean Sands Holiday Centre
Brean Sands Holiday Centre — a beach in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · South West England
Crook Peak
Crook Peak — a mountain in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South West England
Webbington Farm
Webbington Farm — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Lympsham First School
Lympsham First School — a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caves · South West England
Picken's Hole
Picken's Hole — a cave broad in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Watersmeet farm campsite
Watersmeet farm campsite — a campsite in england south west.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Beachside Holiday Park
Beachside Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Lost Hope Farm
Lost Hope Farm — a caravan park in england south west.
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📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Crook Peak
Crook Peak — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 186 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Wavering Down
Wavering Down — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 211 m.
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📷 3Mountains & hills · South Wales
Banwell Caves
Banwell Caves is a mountain or hill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Andrew, Compton Bishop
Church of St Andrew, Compton Bishop — Grade I listed church in Compton Bishop, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Caves · South West England
Picken's Hole
Picken's Hole — a cave broad in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5📷 3Mountains & hills · South West England
Crook Peak
Crook Peak — a mountain in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Crook Peak
Crook Peak — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 186 m.
Where to eat & stay near Compton Bishop
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Watersmeet farm campsite
Watersmeet farm campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
Old Manor House B&B
Old Manor House B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site — a campsite in wales south.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Lamb Inn
The Lamb Inn — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Summer Lane Parkhomes
Summer Lane Parkhomes — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Lost Hope Farm
Lost Hope Farm — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Pavilion
The Pavilion — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie — a restaurant in wales south.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compton Bishop?
- Compton Bishop is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS26), in the parish of Compton Bishop.
- What is Compton Bishop?
- Compton Bishop — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
- How do I get to Compton Bishop?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS26.
- Is Compton Bishop a protected site?
- Yes — Compton Bishop is part of the Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is Compton Bishop free to visit?
- Yes, Compton Bishop is free to enter.
- How do I get to Compton Bishop?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS26.